A hotfix is a patch that addresses a specific issue. This is in contrast to a service pack or rollup, which bundles several fixes into a single package.
to make sure its secure and work fine ( choose hotfix update )
Hotfix files can be removed but not recommended in case something happens in a new update and have to revert to an older update. Many of the Hotfix files/programs can be found in the add/remove programs list. From there you should be able to delete them. The files also like to hang out on other places within windows so you need need to do a file search to find them all.
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Look at: Automatic way: http://dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm Manual Way: http://users.beagle.com.au/alvian/remove_winupd_backup.html Hope that helps!
When you install a program the installer that does it is usually called the Microsoft installer.
Cauterize (verb (used with object) is to burn with a hotiron, electric current, fire, or a caustic, esp. for curative purposes
Yes. The Windows Installer.
in my humble opinion there are no difference for personal user except the huge file space, any way SP3 made some hotfix and some security update you can choose what you need from MS windows update center ( I choose Hotfix only )
The basic MicroSoft Installer program which comes with Windows.
Cp installer mean customer premise
When you install a program the installer that does it is usually called the Microsoft installer.